Stress is like a chocolate. A small bite won’t kill you. It is, in fact, good for you. But eat a lot of chocolates every day and you increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. Too much stress can severely damage your mind and body. And just because the funds are low, doesn’t mean to say you can no longer do something to fight
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Grapefruit lovers, beware! If you’re undergoing prescribed medications, the last thing you want to do is to drink a glass of grapefruit juice. In a new study, researchers found that mixing this fruit with certain drugs may lead to serious side effects that can be life-threatening. According to the study published in the Canadian Medical Association
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Too much stress can cause body pain – a warning that your body needs to rest and relieve tension. Poor blood circulation can be blamed as well. While popping a pill often gives us the quickest solution, it doesn’t effectively address your condition the way massage do. Learning some DIY massage techniques is one way to stay healthy and stress-free
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While it is presumed that children are more astute than adults at remembering new sounds because they are still developing their language skills, they can be as absent-minded as their parents – especially if they lack quality sleep. Researchers from York and Sheffield Hallam universities found that a good night sleep helps children boost their memor
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As the days get colder, you might be tempted to leave your exercising gears and hibernate. But if you want to stay cheery, energetic and healthy all through this winter, you have to keep moving. Regular exercise is indispensable, whether it’s summer or winter. You really don’t have to do high-intensity workouts. There are simple ways to keep y
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If you’re a teenager reading this article, now is the time to stop frowning. If you’re a parent, it’s time to tell your surly teenager that they could be putting their future at risk if they don’t change their outlook in life. In a long-term study that involved over 10,000 people, scientists found that cheery and optimistic teens are
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Many of us choose between living an unhealthy or healthy lifestyle where many factors take play to our decisions but sometimes it’s just personal choice. But should people who are living these unhealthy lifestyles be penalised by the NHS and force to pay out extra for treatment to solve the problems they caused in the first place? According to a rep
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All fruits and vegetables are considered healthy and good for you. But they are not created equal. There are some that really stand out from the rest when it comes to fighting signs of ageing, increasing energy, and preventing chronic illnesses! Black garlic Stir-fries are incomplete without garlic. Considered the spice of all seasons – garlic is w
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Attentional bias – a key factor in determining whether certain behaviours are clinically addictive or not, appears to occur in some gamers, a psychology researcher found. Debates on whether or not excessive gaming can be classified as an addiction is still going on. No conclusion has been established yet due to the limited scientific research invest
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Mindful or mind full? Although there’s a paucity of data about the history of meditation, its roots travel back to the ancient times. Although Indian monks weren’t the first people to meditate, they were the ones who put in a structured practise. Recently, a plethora of scientific studies highlighted the amazing health benefits of meditation p
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